India Seeks 1.7 Million Tonnes of Urea Ahead of Sowing Season Amid Supply Concerns
India issues tender for 1.7 mn tonnes of urea ahead of sowing season
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India has issued a tender for 1.7 million tonnes of urea to secure supplies ahead of the main sowing season. This follows a previous tender for 2.5 million tonnes, reflecting concerns over disruptions in fertilizer imports due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.
- 01The tender issued by National Fertilizers Ltd is for 900,000 tonnes of urea, with deliveries planned via both the west and east coasts of India.
- 02Urea is crucial for Indian agriculture, making up 45% of the country's fertilizer consumption, and is typically applied at the end of June.
- 03India's domestic urea production stands at approximately 9.5 million metric tonnes, supplemented by around 2.26 million metric tonnes of imports.
- 04The ongoing crisis in West Asia has disrupted natural gas supplies, a key raw material for urea production, raising concerns about fertilizer availability.
- 05The government manages urea imports through a structured electronic bidding process, involving state trading firms.
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India has issued a tender for the procurement of 1.7 million tonnes of urea as it prepares for the crucial sowing season, which typically begins in late June. This tender, issued by National Fertilizers Ltd, follows an earlier tender for 2.5 million tonnes amid concerns over fertilizer supply disruptions due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Specifically, the current tender seeks 900,000 tonnes of urea to be delivered through both the west and east coasts of India. Urea is the most widely used soil nutrient in the country, accounting for 45% of total fertilizer consumption. With domestic production at approximately 9.5 million metric tonnes, India also relies on imports to meet its agricultural needs. The ongoing conflict in the region has affected natural gas supplies, which are essential for urea production, further complicating the situation. The government oversees urea imports through a structured electronic bidding process, ensuring that purchases are based on price and delivery metrics.
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The tender aims to secure essential fertilizer supplies for the upcoming sowing season, which is critical for agricultural productivity.
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